Shasta Salamander (Hydromantes shastae)
Created: March 26th, 2025 - 11:09 AM
Last Modified: March 26th, 2025 - 08:14 PM Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 380766
Last Modified: March 26th, 2025 - 08:14 PM Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 380766
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Shasta County |
Time: 2025-03-13 14:20:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Rock flipping |
Habitat: Rocky, moist outflow path from cave |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 52.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Variable |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: 1500.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
This salamander is now recognized as the Wintu Shasta Salamander, H. wintu. This is one of the best salamander finds I have ever had, and took a ton of effort in scaling the mountain and getting lucky with conditions from myself and my wife, plus a boat ride. One of the most unique herping experiences of my life, and a very pretty animal!
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